Apple Rings 2 Ingredient Dough

I love making desserts with apples in Autumn, like my Baked Apple Fritters, Apple Bites, or Baked Apple Donuts. The combination of cinnamon and apples that have caramelized in the oven is my absolute favorite thing to have when the days become shorter and the weather cools down.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Self-Rising Flour – It forms the base of the chewy batter that coats the apple rings, giving structure and fluffiness. It contains both flour and baking powder, which helps the batter rise. If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can replace it with all-purpose flour and add 2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder. For a gluten-free version, it may work with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with baking powder already added but I haven’t tried that. Apple Juice – The juice provides sweetness and a hint of apple flavor to the batter. Use freshly squeezed apple juice for the best flavor and natural sweetness. If you don’t have apple juice, you can substitute it with pear juice or even water mixed with a teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract for added flavor. Green Apples – These apples hold their shape well during baking and add a slightly sour taste to the sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Granny Smith apples are typically the best choice for this, but you can swap them with Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples for a sweeter option. Sugar – Used in the cinnamon sugar coating to provide sweetness and a crunchy exterior. You can substitute it with coconut sugar for a more caramel-like flavor or a sugar-free alternative like erythritol if preferred. Cinnamon – Cinnamon adds warmth and spice to the sugar coating, complementing the slightly sour apples and the sweet batter. You can swap it with pumpkin spice or nutmeg for a different flavor twist. Vegan Butter – This helps the cinnamon sugar adhere to the apple rings and adds a rich, buttery flavor. If you don’t have vegan butter, you can substitute it with coconut oil for a slightly different flavor or melted refined coconut oil if you want to avoid coconut taste.